George Cukor Movies

From George Cukor, starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey
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The Philadelphia Story is a 1940 romantic comedy film directed by George Cukor. The film stars Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn and James Stewart as three socialites whose lives are thrown into chaos when an old flame of the bride-to-be threatens to disrupt her upcoming nuptials. Grant plays C.K. Dexter Haven, a wealthy playboy who once had a relationship with Hepburn's character, Tracy Lord, before the two eventually separated. When Tracy's ex-husband, George Kittredge, shows up unexpectedly on the day of her wedding to try and win her back, the two are forced to confront their unresolved feelings while dealing with the various comical mix-ups that arise along the way.

From George Cukor, starring Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman, Joseph Cotten, May Whitty
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Gaslight is a 1944 psychological thriller directed by George Cukor. The film stars Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman as a married couple living in London. Boyer's character manipulates Bergman's character by gaslighting her – a form of psychological abuse – in an effort to drive her insane and inherit her late aunt's fortune. Along the way, Bergman's character is aided by an Scotland Yard detective, played by Joseph Cotten. The film is widely considered to be a classic work of film noir and is still widely acclaimed today. The term "gaslighting" is derived from the film and has since been used to describe a form of psychological abuse.

From George Cukor, starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White
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My Fair Lady is a 1964 musical romantic comedy-drama film adapted from the musical of the same name by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. It stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, and tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady. Through his lessons, Eliza learns how to speak with an upper-class accent and becomes more confident in herself. In the process, Eliza and Higgins grow fond of each other and have a love-hate relationship. The film was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won 8, including Best Picture.

From George Cukor, starring Judy Garland, James Mason, Jack Carson, Charles Bickford
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A Star Is Born is a 1954 musical-drama directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Garland and James Mason. The film follows the rise of Esther Blodgett (Judy Garland) as an aspiring singer and her tumultuous relationship with an alcoholic musician, Norman Maine (James Mason). After Norman discovers Esther’s talent and helps promote her, Esther quickly rises to stardom while Norman’s career falters. Despite their different paths, the couple continues to support each other, eventually leading Norman to make a selfless act that ultimately costs him his life. A Star Is Born is a timeless and powerful tale about the power of love and the realities of fame in the entertainment industry.

From George Cukor, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell
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Adam's Rib is a classic 1949 romantic comedy directed by George Cukor. The film follows married lawyers Adam (Spencer Tracy) and Amanda Bonner (Katharine Hepburn) as they find themselves on opposing sides of a case involving a woman (Judy Holliday) accused of shooting her husband. As the two lawyers battle it out in the courtroom, their relationship at home is strained. Meanwhile, both of their careers are at stake as their battle of wits threatens to tear both the courtroom and their marriage apart. With witty dialogue, hilarious courtroom scenes, and a charming performance from Tracy and Hepburn, Adam's Rib is a timeless classic that still entertains to this day.

From George Cukor, starring Freddie Bartholomew, Frank Lawton, Edna May Oliver, Elizabeth Allan
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From George Cukor, starring Katharine Hepburn, Joan Bennett, Paul Lukas, Edna May Oliver
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From George Cukor, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo Ray, William Ching
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